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Core Duo Z Series
Are there any news or speculations currently regarding a refresh of the Z series with Core Duo processors? That is to say, are there any widescreen Core Duo ThinkPads in the works?
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The Z61 is going to have Core Duo processors.
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I really wish that z61t would come out with a dedicated graphics card....
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I'd say it is unlikely since it is a business class notebook not meant for gaming.
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eagerly waiting for the z61. I have waited for nearly 3 months now. Do you people have any clue on when is the release. I heard May 12th but not sure....
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I'd say it is unlikely since it is a business class notebook not meant for gaming.
I certainly hope that's not the case. First, is the Z series a business class notebook? The formfactor makes me think it is entertainment oriented. Second, dedicated graphics doesn't automatically equal gaming. The T60p justifies that by including a workstation-type graphics card.
Is it confirmed, then, that the Z61t won't have dedicated graphic?
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I do not have any firsthand knowledge, but I can't imagine they'd put anything decent in there. Small notebooks with good gpus are a rare breed. Despite its formfactor, the magnesium lid, modular drive, pointing stick, hard drive protection, etc. are things you do not see on consumer notebooks with any regularity. As you can see with the new Dell Latitudes the widescreen with its lower profile is catching on in the busines segment. I don't think Lenovo would discourage you from using it for entertainment purposes if you are inclined.
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If it is a business laptop, why won't Lenovo equip it with workstation-class graphics (i.e. Mobility FireGL V5200) as with the T60p series? Indeed, why does Lenovo insist on giving the Z series inferior graphics to the T series? Does that mean that if one needs to deal with graphics-intensive tasks, be it gaming or content creation, one should look to the T series instead?
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I wish the z61t would come with WXGA+. Dedicated graphics doesn't bother me.
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I certainly hope that's not the case. First, is the Z series a business class notebook? The formfactor makes me think it is entertainment oriented. Second, dedicated graphics doesn't automatically equal gaming. The T60p justifies that by including a workstation-type graphics card.
Is it confirmed, then, that the Z61t won't have dedicated graphic?
common misconception. many people think widescreen is entertainment oriented due to:
1) dvds
2) many consumer notebooks have it
but in fact, for business users, widescreen will make it much easier to use spreadsheets, program, and other similar tasks.